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hinziix :
I still believe it should be 18 not 16 16 is far to young I believe for consent .. we are classed as adults at 18 so makes sense
2026-11-15 13:23:54
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Laura :
should be 18
2026-11-15 14:09:29
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[email protected] :
Lower it to 9 probably
2026-11-15 13:12:29
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Ok :
i assume the age to join the army will be raised to 18 too also ? [Tears of joy][Tears of joy][Tears of joy]
2026-11-15 17:52:15
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Karis🌹 :
I was still a child at 16, needs to be changed to 18
2026-11-15 17:15:10
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The Qu :
This is the worst thing to happen. We don’t want it.
2026-11-15 13:09:42
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sassy🇬🇧☮️ :
As an example perhaps stating point would be: Teenage - 2 years. Twenties - 3 years.
2026-11-15 13:30:18
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Me :
Best start with cleaning up their own house first!
2026-11-15 12:41:19
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LIXMX0X :
First time I’ve ever agreed w the government tbh
2026-11-15 12:59:55
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paulinedawes0 :
can't drink till 18 and still a minor till 18 so make it 18
2026-11-15 15:25:50
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Cinders :
yes protect the innocence of our children number 1 priority 👌👌👌
2026-11-15 17:42:53
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PNE9 :
More leaflets?
2026-11-15 13:10:27
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Joshua Black :
changing the law based on a high profile edge case is wild
2026-11-15 13:55:58
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Harry :
The problem with changing the age of consent, is that for it to actually have a positive effect it needs to match both safety and biology, if you raise it to 18 young people will ignore the change, personally I think Germany has the best system with it.
2026-11-15 17:43:18
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ᚺᚨᛁᛞᚾ (H) 𓋹 ☽◯☾ 𓄂 :
I think 16 is way to young
2026-11-15 16:11:36
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🪷 :
good. ive been pointing this out since I was 16. having a grow ass man shouting at me bc im legal and he couldnt take no. he was clearly in his 40s
2026-11-15 13:47:20
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mike_j_m4 :
Here’s why I believe the age of consent should be 25, not 16—and it has nothing to do with moral panic. It’s about brain development and power dynamics. Neuroscience shows the prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain that handles impulse control, risk assessment, and long-term decisions—isn't fully developed until our mid-twenties. At 16, most people are still in school, financially dependent, and lacking the life experience to spot subtle manipulation or coercion. True consent requires an equal playing field. Huge age gaps come with massive imbalances in money, confidence, and emotional authority that you often don't recognize until years later. We already wait until 18 or older for voting, drinking, and major financial commitments. It makes no sense to treat sex—something with deep, lasting psychological impact—as requiring less maturity. This isn’t about punishment or demonising sexuality. It’s about safeguarding, setting a cultural standard of restraint for adults, and valuing long-term wellbeing over short-term desire.
2026-11-15 17:45:28
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Gift :
24+
2026-11-15 13:17:47
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giveusasniff :
and most work in the bbc
2026-11-15 16:10:40
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Daniel leskiewicz :
18 💯
2026-11-15 14:04:21
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Travel Millionaire 💸🤑🌸 :
The rich and the powerful avoids jail
2026-11-15 13:03:21
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Bernie am :
Will the new rules apply to everyone or will there be 2 tiers?
2026-11-15 17:07:15
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Harley🇬🇧🏴 :
make it under 13 bruv. like under 16 dont make sense.
2026-11-15 15:51:46
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user8055900940984 :
But this won't stop teenagers from having sex
2026-11-15 15:19:45
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